Tourism youth summit for Nairobi

For the first time, Nairobi will host the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit & Challenge from June 10-13 this year. It is aiming to empower young people to become innovators, job creators and leaders in tourism and conservation.

“This will be more than just a gathering but a movement,” said Rebecca Miano, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, speaking at the announcement. “It will showcase the immense potential of intra-African trade in tourism services and highlight the vital role of youth in shaping the future of this industry.”

Previously hosted in Rwanda, Ghana and Namibia, the event will take place in Kenya for the next three years. “Nairobi boasts a very conducive business environment. The city is…